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2025 Cadillac CT5-VRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints for the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V. Most complaints involve air bags (1) and forward collision avoidance (1). The EPA rates it 15–21 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

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Combined MPG
15–21mpg
EPA · 4 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
3
Top: air bags
Fuel cost / yr
$3,700est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

3 complaints filed with NHTSA · Aug 2026 – Oct 2026
  1. Air bags1
  2. Forward collision avoidance1
  3. Other / unknown2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each CT5-V model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
20202
202130
202211
20232
20241
20253
20266
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Air bags

1 report1 crash
“My car was hit from behind very hard and my head hit the steering wheel. The whole back was crushed and the airbagss did not deploy.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 25, 2026Air bags, Forward collision avoidanceCrash reportedODI 11766843

Forward collision avoidance

1 report1 crash
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

4 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Midsize Cars
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged
Transmissions
Automatic (S10) · Manual 6-spd
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
CT5 V
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
182721$3,700424
CT5 V AWD
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
172620$3,850445
CT5 V
Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive
132015$5,150579
CT5 V
Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive
132015$5,150587
  • CT5 V
    Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
    18 city · 27 hwy · $3,700/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
  • CT5 V AWD
    Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
    17 city · 26 hwy · $3,850/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
  • CT5 V
    Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg
    13 city · 20 hwy · $5,150/yr
    15
    mpg comb.
  • CT5 V
    Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg
    13 city · 20 hwy · $5,150/yr
    15
    mpg comb.
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

3 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Cadillac CT5-V 4 DR AWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.5%
Overall
5 / 5
Cadillac CT5-V 4 DR RWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.5%
Overall
— / 5
Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 4 DR RWD
Frontal crash
Not rated
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.5%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 20402Vehicle 20401Vehicle 20405
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2025 CT5-V questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 10, 2026.

What are the most common 2025 Cadillac CT5-V problems?

Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are air bags (1), forward collision avoidance (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V at 15–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).

How safe is the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026